About 1am Wednesday September 27, police were called to the New England Highway, Blandford, following reports of an armed robbery.

Source: https://www.nbnnews.com.au/2023/09/27/teenagers-charged-after-alleged-armed-robbery-in-hunter-valley/

He crossed a creek and made towards the New England Highway, jumping a barbed wire fence.

Source: https://www.armidaleexpress.com.au/story/8316802/man-refused-bail-after-new-england-police-chase/?src=rss

Mr Anderson said he had met with Cr Betts at the intersection, where New England Highway traffic turns right into Betts Lane at Kootingal.

Source: https://www.northerndailyleader.com.au/story/8083932/highway-intersection-upgrades-slammed-as-disappointing-and-dangerous/?src=rss

New England Highway westbound shoulder and John Renshaw Drive slip lane to M1 closure from 8pm to 4.30am, Tuesday October 17 to Thursday October 19.

Source: https://www.newcastleherald.com.au/story/8387613/road-closures-as-site-investigations-begin-for-motorway-extension/?src=rss

One motorist, who drove through a flooded Chelmsford Drive near the New England Highway, broke down and had to wade through the water to safety.

Source: https://www.maitlandmercury.com.au/story/8097389/maitland-tops-ses-calls-for-help-as-storm-clean-up-effort-continues/?src=rss